Legal Assistant Jobs

All interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letter (and transcripts if a recent graduate) by email to Pam Armour, Office Manager, at[email protected].

Who We Are

D. Larry Segal Law Offices is a highly reputable boutique Law firm with over 29 years of experience in Family Law, Civil Litigation, Estate, and Small Business matters, with offices in Ottawa (main office) and Toronto.

What We Believe In

"What Matters to Our Clients, Matters to Us."

D. Larry Segal Law Offices have been providing quality professional legal services for our clients and we treat each client’s legal problem: with sensitivity and a personal approach, utilizing comprehensive, creative, innovative, and sensible solutions to deliver positive results. We take pride in assisting clients at all levels of court and has been requested to represent clients from all regions of the Province of Ontario.

What We Are Looking For

Legal Assistants are valued members of our team and are provided with an opportunity to experience and participate in all aspects of the law practice.A successful candidate will demonstrate strong organization skills, a keen attention to detail and a desire to develop valuable skills as a Legal Assistant, and looking to grow with the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support which includes proofreading, revision and preparation of documentation.
• The ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Assembling and filing briefs and documents for court.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage and track due dates and deadlines, especially in respect of litigation files.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Writing skills necessary to draft and proofread documents and correspondence.
• Previous office experience or a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma.
• Detail-oriented in order to keep track of multiple files for more than one legal professional.
• Microsoft 365 suite of applications, including experience with creating, numbering, styling and rebuilding documents.

What We Offer

At D. Larry Segal Law Offices, we are dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development.We provide:

• Convenient location with free parking.
• Great company culture with growth opportunity.
• An opportunity to earn a competitive salary and bonuses.
• Training and opportunities for professional growth.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that this is not a virtual position and the Legal Assistant will be working from the Ottawa Office.